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Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns

2.0 star property
Golfers can play a quick 9 holes while nature lovers enjoy the seasonal pool at this woodland retreat with convenient amenities

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Big South Fork Trail Lodge, surrounded by greenery, offers a 9-hole golf course. Cool off in the seasonal pool or grab a drink at the bar after a day outdoors. Enjoy practical comforts like laundry facilities and in-room WiFi for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Stearns, Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns is in the historical district and near a train station. Cumberland Falls State Park and Split Bow Arch reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Big South Fork Scenic Railway and Natural Arch Scenic Area. Oneida City Park and Kentucky Splash Water Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Stearns travel guide
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136 Bruce St, Stearns, KY, 42647

What's nearby

  • Cumberland Falls via Eagle Falls Hiking Trail.
    Cumberland Falls State Park
    23 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Cumberland Falls
    Cumberland Falls
    26 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Big South Fork Scenic Railway
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kentucky Splash Water Park
    30 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • Laurel River Lake
    48 min drive - 48.5 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Dairy Bar
    4 min drive
  • Arby's
    6 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    6 min drive
  • Hammered Bar
    14 min drive

About this property

Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns

Motel in the historical district
Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 25 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Big South Fork Motor Lodge Stearns
Big South Fork Motor Stearns
Big South Fork Motor
Big South Fork Trail Stearns
Big South Fork Trail Lodge Motel
Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns
Big South Fork Trail Lodge Motel Stearns

Frequently asked questions

Is Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Big South Fork Scenic Railway and within 3 mi (5 km) of Somerset Community College and Split Bow Arch. McCreary County Park and Yamacraw Day Use Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns Reviews

6.6

6.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room was somewhat old.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well maintained, the pool area was clean and well taken care of, and the pool was a nice relaxing way to end the day after traveling. Staff was kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and pet friendly important.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Owners are great. Very friendly, helpful,great people. The pool is odd but still very good. Rooms smelled old and off smoke.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean but overpriced

If you're looking for the usual ammenities, this place isn't for you. Coffee, but no cream/sugar packets, no hair dryer, no ironing board, etc. It's bare bones and overpriced. BUT, it is VERY clean and the young lady running things is very sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and had a nice home like feel, the beds were super comfortable and the room was very clea. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Pool was the perfect place to relax and escape the heat of the day. As a solo traveler this one one of the only hotels I will stay at alone. I feel very safe there. It was very quiet, and conveniently located near local attractions, hiking and plenty of options to choose from for dinner. 10/10 would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Donna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Check in wasn't very smooth at all it smells like cat's and they still didn't have the pools working smh i was very disappointed. The up side is the rooms are big they aren't bad . And the ppl was very nice ..... im sure the key was just a off moment, the cat smell around it was the main issue and not getting a pool after paying 88.00
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night. The room was clean and staff was friendly. There were some dogs barking off and on throughout the evening but I think it was from a near by house not from another room at the lodge. The barking stopped before we got to sleep and it was quiet the rest of the night. The beds were a little more firm than I like but were still fairly comfortable. The location was perfect for us as it was only 2 minutes from the activity we had planned the following morning. It was myself and my mother and we felt safe there. Overall, it was a nice place to stay and would consider it again if I ever revisit the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Glenna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Skip this place

I arrived around 9:30pm, not sure why but my gps took the long way - I drove down from Cleveland, OH. Since I had prepaid for the room, I didn’t feel it was necessary to contact the property. When I arrived, there was a note on the door that gave a phone number to call, indicating they were cleaning rooms. The woman said the owner gave my room away because I was a “no show” because “most people check in around 2pm.” When I said that I had already paid for the room, she quickly said she would refund me, and I asked where I was supposed to find a hotel in the middle of no where at 10pm. She then said she would clean a room for me to use but it would take around 30 minutes. I really needed a bathroom and she said there was nothing to use because the room was dirty and the office didn’t have a public bathroom. The room had no lamp, just an overhead light plus the light over sink & bathroom. The sink & bathtub were either dirty or very stained. The towels and bedding were clean and the bed & pillows were comfortable, although two pillows had no pillow cases on them. The refrigerator worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Waterfall Tours Passing through KY

I should have read more reviews before booking for 2 night's. The staff was very friendly. The main thing was the bed & bathroom was clean. This is definitely not your normal hotel stay. There was no hand/bath soap or hand towels or bath mat, or hairdryer which i asked for on arriving.There was 2 wash clothes and 2 bath towels, 2 packs of 1 cup coffee and cups. They did give us more the next morning but although the open sign was on OPEN no one was in the office, so rang bell and met someone walking back to room who asked did you ring the bell. What room # and husband told her and she replied oh Y'all owe for damages! Excuse me?? There's just us 2 in room and I know we've not caused any damages. She was still asleep and said oh im sorry it was before you in that room. Not sure if they had just taken out the carpet and put in other flooring but it was sticky and dirty and the room had a musty odor which i was prepared for with air freshener. Outside on arrival was trash bags and trash around multiple rooms. Ours had ants everywhere from trash which I picked up the one bag by our door and took it to the dumpster and reported the ants to maintenance man that was later outside but other trash still there upon leaving. The stay before this was about the same price and much better accommodations. Lesson learned.... read more reviews.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always the staff were very helpful and kind, the room was well put together as always, and staff was quick to assist in any way they could if needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and very well maintained, staff was kind and helpful. Room we decorated nicely and had a homelike feel to it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything terrible
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Customer service was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeannie

Liked: Staff & service
They young lady that checked me in was very nice and helpful and did a great job seeing see was the only one doing everything there by herself
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We did have a lot of flys, 1 very small towel for 2 ppl , pool was closed for the weekend we were there, but it did smell really good in the room n was clean ,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had such a great time! The service and staff are friendly and helpful! This facility is also close to all the outdoor adventures and trails at Big South Fork!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

JB (Chuck)

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bad area! Unsafe! Nasty! Bugs! Front office smells very strong of cat urine!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Allen

It was ok for a 1980's hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

J R

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old property run by nice people. Everything worked but in "needs replacement condition."
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff and clean room. Blinds had a hole so people could see in the room and we were near the office more people about. A ratty looking riding mower sitting outside our room did not look appealing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service

Felt Very uncomfy

Well,we have stayed in worse but we at least thought the pics we saw it would be a little cleaner :( There something on the floor but it was not,carpet,tile or vinyl,it actually seemed like it was papery and very dirt gritty.I bathroom was about the same but with vinyl flooring. We wom't visit there again,room #18.And no coffee or eats of anykind
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025